Better Buy: Under Armour vs. Lululemon Athletica

Better Buy: Under Armour vs. Lululemon Athletica

Under Armour (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA) and Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) went in completely opposite directions over the past five years. UA's stock plunged nearly 60% as it struggled to keep pace with Nike (NYSE: NKE) and Adidas (OTC: ADDYY) in the crowded athletic footwear market. Meanwhile, Lululemon's stock skyrocketed nearly 400% as it continued to expand its high-end athleisure apparel business.